The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1887-11-03
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LADIES OF THE GAR.
The Reason They are Not Oftener Mentioned in
Gaiuuns

The Reason They are Not Oftener Mentioned in Oar
Columns.
EDITOR NATIONAL TRIBUNE: Every now and
then some one asks, "What is the reason we
see nothing in THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE from
the Ladies of the Grand Army2" To all such
i answer il is not The NATIONAL TRIBUNEs
fault, for it is the soldiers FRIEND and the friend
of all who are dear TO the soldier. The truth
is, somebody neglects TO send the notes of in
terest from our different State organizations to
THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE. This week Cali
fornia sets the ball rolling and hopes to see the
other States follow. Let US accept THE Ma
TIoNAL TRIBUNE's cordial invitation, and
through its columns become better acquainted
with each other and learn what we are doing
in our various State Departments The Ladies
OF the Grand Army, as our name implies, are
the families of the honOrably discharged SOL
diers and sailors Of the late war, admitting none
to our membership but their wives, mothers
sisters and daughters and ex-army nurses
Thus banded together, and bound by ties of
blood to the comrades of the Grand Army, we
need no urging to go forward in the line Of
duty and care for those of our best beloved
whom fortunes wheel has turned against, or
who, sick and weary-hearted, come to US for
comfort. Wherever Circle of our Order ex-
lists. every comrade knows that if misfortune
comes he and his family will be kindly cared
for by those who hold the name and honor of
the Grand Army above all else; who will not
rudely publish to the world his misfOrtunes
but with ever-ready hands and loving hearts
will help and comfort.
The Order in California under our able State
President, Mrs. A. S. Winchester, is well organ
lied and in every way is in good working ORDER
Although only little over year old on this
coast, we have a large membership of true
loyal women, who know what the war cost in
blood and tears; who mourn the dear ones who
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whose hearts daily 60 out in thankfulness to
the Father above that He spared these to come
home. Seven Pines Circle, of San Francisco
holds its meetings every Friday evening and
has an average attendance of GO members be-
sides many of the comrades who arc always
present. This Circle is honorcd by having an
Advisory Board of comrades, representing every
Post in the city aud numbering almost 100. At
the last meeting several new members were
initiated and five comrades obligated, one of
them a member of Wilde Post, Chester, Pa
The Campfire recently given Melted the Circle
$3.50.
Gen. Meade Circle, San Francisco, although
| lately organized, has taken up the work with
the same willing spirit that characteriZes all
the Circles. The President, Miss NJ A. Lee is
a soldiers daughter, and ever ready to aid the
old soldier or advance the interests of the Grand
Army. At a recent meeting Gen. o. o. Howard
honored them with his presence and took the
obligation of the Order in this Circle. Circle
No. 5, Oakland, is favored this year by having
the State President one of its members On
the 18th inst this Circle held its usual monthly
social, many members of the Order from San
Francisco being present and general good time
enjoyed.
Chattanooga Circle, of Nevada City, is a pros
| porous Circle aud greatly appreciated by the
Post which bears the same name The COM
rades find in its members an interest and
| thoughtfulness for their welfare which could
only be felt by those who are prompted by love.
This Circle was lately visited by the State
President, who was delighted with the ladies'
who compose its membership, and the manner
in which they perform the work of the Order.
Circle No. 2, Sacramento, has been working for
the Veterans Home at Yountville, aud some of
the old soldiers hearts will be cheered, aud
they will feel they arc still remembered
ELLA &. SMEDIRY, San Francisco. Cal.